Jaisalmer

Rajasthan

Jaisalmer

The Golden City in the Desert

Overview

Jaisalmer

Sand dunes, camel safaris and a living fort of gold.

Gallery

A glimpse of the journey.

Suggested Itinerary

How to spend your time in Jaisalmer

Day 1

Golden Fort, Havelis & Gadisar Lake

Explore the living Jaisalmer Fort (Sonar Qila), marvel at the stone filigree of Patwon Ki Haveli and Nathmal Ki Haveli. Sunset walk around peaceful Gadisar Lake.

Day 2

Kuldhara Village & Sam Sand Dunes Camp

Visit the abandoned 13th-century Brahmin village of Kuldhara. Arrive at Sam Sand Dunes for an exhilarating sunset camel safari or 4x4 dune bashing. Night stay in luxury Swiss tents with Rajasthani folk music, dance, and dinner.

Day 3

Tanot Mata Temple & Longewala War Memorial

Morning visit to the historic Tanot Mata Temple near the Indo-Pak border and Longewala post (scene of the 1971 war), returning to Jaisalmer for departure.

Travel Planning Guide

Planning Your Jaisalmer Trip from Sikar

How to Reach from Sikar

Jaisalmer is approx. 480 km from Sikar (approx. 7.5 to 8.5 hours via Bikaner & Pokhran). Sunsky Tourism organizes private door-to-door AC car rentals and planned road trips from Sikar.

Ideal Duration

3 Days / 2 Nights

Estimated Budget

₹7,500 – ₹14,000 per person including Swiss tent camp, camel safari, and private vehicle.

Local Insider Tips

  • Camp stays are magical between October and February when desert nights are cool and skies are filled with stars.
  • Carry a warm jacket as night temperatures in the desert drop sharply to 8°C–12°C in December and January.
  • Book desert camps through verified agencies to guarantee attached clean western washrooms and proper hot water.
FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions about Jaisalmer

What is included in the Sam sand dunes desert package?

Our desert package includes sunset camel safari on the sand dunes, luxury Swiss tent accommodation with private bathroom, evening high tea, live Kalbelia folk dance and music performance around a campfire, authentic buffet dinner, and breakfast.

Is Jaisalmer Fort really a living fort?

Yes, Jaisalmer Fort is one of the only living forts in the world, with roughly one-fourth of the old city population residing inside its sandstone ramparts.

Can Sunsky Tourism customize the Jaisalmer trip from Sikar?

Yes, we provide doorstep pickup from Sikar in private Swift Dzire, Ertiga, or Innova Crysta with customized hotel and desert camp bookings.

The experience

Sand dunes, camel safaris and a living fort of gold.

Visit us in Sikar

W.No. 45, Industrial Area, Sikar, Rajasthan 332001

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